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Novels


Short stories

* ''Chicago Invaded by Hordes of Prehistoric Monsters Dealing Death and Destruction'', an anonymous 9000 word short story published by the ''
Chicago Tribune The ''Chicago Tribune'' is a daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, owned by Tribune Publishing. Founded in 1847, and formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" (a slogan for which WGN radio and television a ...
'' and other newspapers as an
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prank in 1906. * "Deadly City," March, 1953 issue of ''If'' magazine under the pseudonym Ivar Jorgensen (later made into the motion picture ''Target Earth''; the story was about an alien invasion and evacuation of Chicago) * "Big Boy," pp. 97–99 in ''
Me Talk Pretty One Day ''Me Talk Pretty One Day'', published in 2000, is a bestselling collection of essays by American humorist David Sedaris. The book is separated into two parts. The first part consists of essays about Sedaris’s life before his move to Normandy, Fr ...
'' by
David Sedaris David Raymond Sedaris (; born December 26, 1956) is an American humorist, comedian, author, and radio contributor. He was publicly recognized in 1992 when National Public Radio broadcast his essay " Santaland Diaries.” He published his first c ...
begins "It was Easter Sunday in Chicago....", 2000 * ''Chicago Stories: 40 Dramatic Fictions'' by Michael Czyzniejewski, Jacob S Knabb and Rob Funderburk, 2012 * ''The Coast of Chicago: Stories'' by
Stuart Dybek Stuart Dybek (born April 10, 1942) is an American writer of fiction and poetry. Biography Dybek, a second-generation Polish American, was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Chicago's Little Village and Pilsen neighborhoods in the 1950s ...
, 2004 * ''Chicago Style'' Novella by R. Felini, 2013 * "The Box of Robbers" a fairy tale by Lyman Frank Baum, reprinted in '' American Fairy Tales'' by Lyman Frank Baum, English Classical Literature, KAPO, 2015. Original, 1901. .


Plays and musicals

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American Buffalo American Buffalo may refer to: *American Buffalo (play), ''American Buffalo'' (play), a play by David Mamet *American Buffalo (film), ''American Buffalo'' (film), a 1996 film of Mamet's play directed by Michael Corrente *American Buffalo (coin), a ...
'' *'' Be Like Water'' *'' Bleacher Bums'' *''
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'' - musical, nominated for ten Tony Awards in 1976 *''
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Clybourne Park ''Clybourne Park'' is a 2010 play by Bruce Norris written as a spin-off to Lorraine Hansberry's play '' A Raisin in the Sun'' (1959). It portrays fictional events set during and after the Hansberry play, and is loosely based on historical event ...
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Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? ''Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?'' is a novel published in 1975 by author John R. Powers. It was subsequently adapted into a Broadway musical and a screenplay. Film in development Director and author Ken Kwapis (''Sisterhood of ...
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The Front Page ''The Front Page'' is a Broadway comedy about newspaper reporters on the police beat. Written by former Chicago reporters Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, it was first produced in 1928 and has been adapted for the cinema several times. Plot T ...
'' *'' Glengarry Glen Ross'' *'' Happy End'' *''
In the Jungle of Cities ''In the Jungle of Cities'' (''Im Dickicht der Städte'') is a play by the German modernist playwright Bertolt Brecht. Written between 1921 and 1924, it received its first theatrical production under the title ''Im Dickicht'' ("In the jungle") a ...
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom ''Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'' is a 1982 play – one of the ten-play Pittsburgh Cycle by August Wilson, and the only one not set in Pittsburgh – that chronicles the 20th-century African-American experience. The play is set in a recording stu ...
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Mean Girls ''Mean Girls'' is a 2004 American teen comedy film directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey. The film stars Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried (in her film debut), Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, Amy Poehler a ...
'' - musical, nominated for 12 Tony Awards in 2018 *'' Proof'' *''
A Raisin in the Sun ''A Raisin in the Sun'' is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959. The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as "A Dream Deferred") by Langston Hughes. The story tells of a black family's experiences in south Chi ...
'' - nominated for four Tony Awards in 1960 *'' The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui'' *''
Sexual Perversity in Chicago ''Sexual Perversity in Chicago'' is a play written by David Mamet that examines the sex lives of two men and two women in the 1970s. The play is filled with profanity and regional jargon that reflects the working-class language of Chicago. The c ...
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Show Boat ''Show Boat'' is a musical with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based on Edna Ferber's best-selling 1926 novel of the same name. The musical follows the lives of the performers, stagehands and dock worke ...
'' *'' Superior Donuts''


Films

*'' About Last Night'' (1986) *'' Above the Law'' (1988) *'' The Accountant'' (2016) - partly in Chicago (box office #1 film in the U.S.) *''
Adventures in Babysitting ''Adventures in Babysitting'' (also known as ''A Night on the Town'' in certain countries) is a 1987 American teen comedy film written by David Simkins and directed by Chris Columbus in his directorial debut. It stars Elisabeth Shue, Keith Coo ...
'' (1987) *''
The Adventures of Lucky Pierre ''The Adventures of Lucky Pierre'' is a 1961 nudie cutie film created by exploitation filmmakers Herschell Gordon Lewis and David F. Friedman. The first of its kind to be filmed in color, the film starred comedian Billy Falbo. It was unique for ...
'' (1961) *'' Against All Hope'' (1982) *''
Air The atmosphere of Earth is the layer of gases, known collectively as air, retained by Earth's gravity that surrounds the planet and forms its planetary atmosphere. The atmosphere of Earth protects life on Earth by creating pressure allowing f ...
'' (2023) *'' Al Capone'' (1959) (mob film) *''
Ali ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib ( ar, عَلِيّ بْن أَبِي طَالِب; 600 – 661 CE) was the last of four Rightly Guided Caliphs to rule Islam (r. 656 – 661) immediately after the death of Muhammad, and he was the first Shia Imam ...
'' (2001) *''Allah Tantou'' (1989) *'' American Gun'' (2005) *'' American Reel'' (1999) *'' Angel Eyes'' (2001) *''Anything's Possible'' (1999) *''
April Fools April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day is an annual custom on 1 April consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved in these pranks, which may b ...
'' (2007) *''
Archive An archive is an accumulation of historical records or materials – in any medium – or the physical facility in which they are located. Archives contain primary source documents that have accumulated over the course of an individual or ...
'' (2020) *''
August Rush ''August Rush'' is a 2007 musical drama film directed by Kirsten Sheridan and produced by Richard Barton Lewis. The screenplay is by Nick Castle and James V. Hart, with a story by Paul Castro and Castle. A co-production between the United State ...
'' (2007) *''
The Babe ''The Babe'' is a 1992 American biographical sports drama film about the life of famed baseball player Babe Ruth, who is portrayed by John Goodman. Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by John Fusco, it was released in the United States on April 1 ...
'' (1992) *'' Baby on Board'' (2009) *''
Baby's Day Out ''Baby's Day Out'' is a 1994 American adventure comedy film directed by Patrick Read Johnson and written by John Hughes, who also produced the film. Starring Joe Mantegna, Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Pantoliano, and Brian Haley. The plot centers on ...
'' (1994) *''
Backdraft A backdraft ( North American English) or backdraught (British English) is the abrupt burning of superheated gasses in a fire, caused when oxygen rapidly enters a hot, oxygen-depleted environment; for example, when a window or door to an enclosed ...
'' (1991) (box office #1 film in the U.S.) *'' Bad Boys'' (1983) *'' Barbershop'' (2002) (box office #1 film in the U.S.) *'' Barbershop 2: Back in Business'' (2004) (#1 film in U.S.) *'' Barbershop: The Next Cut'' (2016) *'' Batman'' (1989) *'' The Batman'' (2022) *''
Batman Begins ''Batman Begins'' is a 2005 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Nolan and David S. Goyer. The film is based on the DC Comics character Batman, it stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, with Michael Caine, ...
'' (2005) *'' Batman: Gotham Knight'' (2008) *'' Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'' (2016) *'' Beats'' (2019) *'' Beginning of the End'' (1957) – set in downstate Illinois and Chicago *'' Betrayed'' (1988) *''
The Big Brawl ''The Big Brawl'', () also known as ''Battle Creek Brawl'', is a 1980 martial arts action comedy film, which marked Jackie Chan's first attempt to break into the American movie Hollywood market. A joint American and Hong Kong action film producti ...
'' (1980) *'' Big Shots'' (1987) *''
Blankman ''Blankman'' is a 1994 American superhero comedy parody film directed by Mike Binder and starring Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier. It was written by Wayans and J. F. Lawton. Plot As kids, Darryl and Kevin Walker grew up as fans of the te ...
'' (1994) *''Blind'' (1994) *'' Blink'' (1994) *''
The Blues Brothers The Blues Brothers are an American blues and soul revivalist band founded in 1978 by comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on ''Saturday Night Live''. Belushi and Aykroyd fronted the band, in character, respecti ...
'' (1980) *''
Blues Brothers 2000 ''Blues Brothers 2000'' is a 1998 American musical comedy film directed by John Landis from a screenplay written by Landis and Dan Aykroyd, both of whom were also producers. The film, starring Aykroyd and John Goodman, is a sequel to the 1980 f ...
'' (1998) *'' The Boss'' (2016) (#1 film in U.S.) *'' Brannigan'' (1975) *''
The Break-Up ''The Break-Up'' is a 2006 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Peyton Reed, starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. It was written by Jay Lavender and Jeremy Garelick from a story by them and Vaughn, and produced by Universal Pict ...
'' (2006) (#1 in the U.S.) *''
The Breakfast Club ''The Breakfast Club'' is a 1985 American teen coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. It stars Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy. The ...
'' (1985) *'' Breed of Men'' (1919) *'' Bridesmaids'' (2011) (partly in Chicago) *''
Bridge A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail) without blocking the way underneath. It is constructed for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, which is usually somethi ...
'' (1988) *'' The Brute'' (1920) *''
Bugsy Malone ''Bugsy Malone'' is a 1976 gangster musical comedy film written and directed by Alan Parker (in his feature film directorial debut). A co-production of United States and United Kingdom, it features an ensemble cast, featuring only child actor ...
'' (1976) (partly in Chicago) (mob film) *''
Butterfly on a Wheel ''Butterfly on a Wheel'' (US: ''Shattered'', Europe: ''Desperate Hours'') is a 2007 British–Canadian mystery thriller film directed by Mike Barker, co-produced and written by William Morrissey, and starring Pierce Brosnan, Gerard Butler, and ...
'' (2007) *'' Call Northside 777'' (1948) *'' Candyman'' (1992) - based on a book originally set in London *'' Candyman'' (2021), sequel to the original, (box office #1 film in the U.S.) *'' Capone'' (1975) (mob film) *'' Carrie'' (1952) *''
Casino A casino is a facility for certain types of gambling. Casinos are often built near or combined with hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships, and other tourist attractions. Some casinos are also known for hosting live entertai ...
'' (1995) - scenes labeled as "Back Home" are in Chicago (mob film) *'' Category 6: Day of Destruction'' (2004) - partly in Chicago (CBS mini series) *''
Chain Reaction A chain reaction is a sequence of reactions where a reactive product or by-product causes additional reactions to take place. In a chain reaction, positive feedback leads to a self-amplifying chain of events. Chain reactions are one way that sys ...
'' (1996) *''
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'' (1927) *''
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'' (2002) (Academy Award for Best Picture) *'' Chicago Cab'' (1997) *'' Chicago Deadline'' (1949) (film noir) *'' Chicago Overcoat'' (2009) (mob film) *'' Child's Play'' (1988) (#1 in U.S.) *''
Child's Play 2 ''Child's Play 2'' is a 1990 American slasher film and the direct sequel to '' Child's Play'', written by Don Mancini and directed by John Lafia, one of the co-writers of the first film. It is the second installment in the ''Child's Play'' fran ...
'' (1990) (#1 in U.S.) *''
Chi-Raq ''Chi-Raq'' () is a 2015 American musical crime comedy drama film, directed and produced by Spike Lee and co-written by Lee and Kevin Willmott. Set in Chicago, the film focuses on the gang violence prevalent in neighborhoods on the city's sout ...
'' (2015) *'' Christmas...Again?!'' (2021) *''
City That Never Sleeps ''City That Never Sleeps'' is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed by John H. Auer and starring Gig Young, Mala Powers, William Talman, Edward Arnold, Chill Wills, Marie Windsor, and Paula Raymond, with cinematography by John L. Russe ...
'' (1953) (film noir) *'' Class'' (1983) *''
Code of Silence A code of silence is a condition in effect when a person opts to withhold what is believed to be vital or important information voluntarily or involuntarily. The code of silence is usually followed because of threat of force or danger to onesel ...
'' (1985) *'' Colombiana'' (2011) *'' The Company'' (2003) *'' Continental Divide'' (1981) *''
Cooley High ''Cooley High'' is a 1975 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film that follows the narrative of high school seniors and best friends, Leroy "Preach" Jackson ( Glynn Turman) and Richard "Cochise" Morris (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs). Written by Eric ...
'' (1975) *''
Curly Sue ''Curly Sue'' is a 1991 American comedy drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes, and starring James Belushi, Kelly Lynch, and Alisan Porter. It tells the story of a homeless con artist and his young orphan companion who gai ...
'' (1991) *'' Damien: Omen II'' (1978) (#1 film in the U.S.) *''
Danger Lights ''Danger Lights'' is a 1930 American Pre-Code drama film, directed by George B. Seitz, from a screenplay by James Ashmore Creelman. It stars Louis Wolheim, Robert Armstrong, and Jean Arthur. The plot concerns railroading on the Chicago, M ...
'' (1930) (partly in Chicago) *''
The Dark Knight ''The Dark Knight'' is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan from a screenplay he co-wrote with his brother Jonathan Nolan, Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics superhero, Batman, it is the sequel to ''Batman Begins'' (2005) and t ...
'' (2008) *''
The Dark Knight Rises ''The Dark Knight Rises'' is a 2012 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan, and the story with David S. Goyer. The film is based on the DC Comics character Batman, it is th ...
'' (2012) *'' Death of a President'' (2006) *'' Death Wish'' (2018) *''
Dhoom 3 ''Dhoom 3'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra, who co-wrote the story. It stars Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Uday Chopra, Jack ...
'' (2013) (Hindi film) *''
The Dilemma ''The Dilemma'' is a 2011 American dark comedy film directed by Ron Howard, written by Allan Loeb and starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James. The film follows savvy businessman Ronny (Vaughn) and genius engineer Nick (James) who are best friends ...
'' (2011) *'' Divergent'' (2014) (box office #1 film in the U.S.) *'' The Divergent Series: Insurgent'' (2015) (#1 in the U.S.) *'' Derailed'' (2005) *'' Dick Tracy'' (1990) *'' Dragonfly'' (2002) *''The Dumb Girl of Portici'' (1916) *''
Eagle Eye ''Eagle Eye'' is a 2008 American action-thriller film directed by D. J. Caruso and with a screenplay by John Glenn, Travis Adam Wright, Hillary Seitz and Dan McDermott from a story by McDermott. The film stars Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan ...
'' (2008) (#1 film in U.S.) *''
Eight Men Out ''Eight Men Out'' is a 1988 American sports drama film based on Eliot Asinof's 1963 book ''Eight Men Out: The Black Sox and the 1919 World Series''. It was written and directed by John Sayles. The film is a dramatization of Major League Baseball' ...
'' (1988) *'' The Express: The Ernie Davis Story'' (2009) *''
Ferris Bueller's Day Off ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' is a 1986 American teen comedy film written, co-produced, and directed by John Hughes and co-produced by Tom Jacobson. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck with supporting roles by Jennifer ...
'' (1986) *'' Flatliners'' (1990) *'' The Flash'' (2023) *'' The Fugitive'' (1993) (#1 film in the U.S.) *'' The Fury'' (1978) *''
Girls Just Want to Have Fun "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" is a song written, recorded and performed by American musician Robert Hazard, who released it as a single in 1979. It is best known for the version of American singer Cyndi Lauper, who covered the song in 1983. I ...
'' (1985) *'' Go Fish'' (1994) *''
The Grudge 2 ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the m ...
'' (2006) (#1 film in U.S.) *'' The Grudge 3'' (2009) *'' Guilty as Sin'' (1993) *''
Hardball Hardball, in English, more specifically American English, generally refers to baseball (as opposed to its variant softball), especially when played very competitively. Metaphorically, it refers to uncompromising and ruthless methods or dealings, ...
'' (2001) (#1 film in U.S.) *''
Harry and Tonto ''Harry and Tonto'' is a 1974 road movie written by Paul Mazursky and Josh Greenfeld and directed by Mazursky. It features Art Carney as Harry in an Oscar-winning performance. Tonto is his pet cat. Plot Harry Coombes (Art Carney) is an elderly ...
'' (1974) *'' Heaven is a Playground'' (1991) *'' Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer'' (1986) - partly in Chicago *''
Hero A hero (feminine: heroine) is a real person or a main fictional character who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage, or strength. Like other formerly gender-specific terms (like ''actor''), ''her ...
'' (1992) *'' High Fidelity'' (2000) - based on a book originally set in London *'' His New Job'' (1915) *''
Home Alone ''Home Alone'' is a 1990 American Christmas comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes. The first film in the ''Home Alone'' franchise, the film stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Hea ...
'' (1990) (#1 film in the U.S.) *'' Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'' (1992) (partly in Chicago) (#1 film in U.S.) *''
Home Alone 3 ''Home Alone 3'' is a 1997 American family comedy film directed by Raja Gosnell in his directorial debut, produced by John Hughes, and starring Alex D. Linz and Haviland Morris. The film tells the story of an 8-year-old boy who defends his ho ...
'' (1997) *''
The Homesteader ''The Homesteader'' (1919) is a lost black-and-white silent film by African-American author and filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. The film is based on his novel inspired by his experiences. Plot ''The Homesteader'' involves six principal characters, the ...
'' (1919) *''Hoodlum'' (1997) *''
Hope Floats ''Hope Floats'' is a 1998 American drama film directed by Forest Whitaker and starring Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., and Gena Rowlands. Written by Steven Rogers and Brandine Spuckler, the story follows Birdee (Bullock), an unassuming hous ...
'' (1998) - partly in Chicago *'' The Hunter'' (1980) - partly in Chicago * ''
The Great Ziegfeld ''The Great Ziegfeld'' is a 1936 American musical drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and produced by Hunt Stromberg. It stars William Powell as the theatrical impresario Florenz "Flo" Ziegfeld Jr., Luise Rainer as Anna Held, and ...
'' (1936) *'' I Love Trouble'' (1994) *'' I, Robot'' ( 2004) (#1 in U.S.) *''
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With ''I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With'' is a 2006 American independent romantic comedy film written, produced, directed by, and starring Jeff Garlin, also featuring Sarah Silverman and Bonnie Hunt. Many improv veterans of Chicago's Second City a ...
'' (2007) *''In the Depth of Our Hearts'' (1920) *'' It's the Rage'' (1999) *'' Judgment Night'' (
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Jupiter Ascending ''Jupiter Ascending'' is a 2015 space opera film written, directed and co-produced by the Wachowskis. Starring Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis with Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne and Douglas Booth in supporting roles, the film is centered on Jupiter J ...
'' (2015) directed by
the Wachowskis Lana Wachowski (born June 21, 1965, formerly known as Larry Wachowski) and Lilly Wachowski (born December 29, 1967, formerly known as Andy Wachowski) are American film and television directors, writers and producers. The sisters are both trans ...
*'' Just Visiting'' (2001) *''
Justice League The Justice League (also known as The Justice League of America) are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). The team was conceived b ...
'' (2021) *'' King of the Rodeo'' (1929) *''
Kissing A Fool ''Kissing a Fool'' is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by Doug Ellin. It primarily stars David Schwimmer, Jason Lee, Mili Avital, Kari Wührer, and Vanessa Angel. Schwimmer was one of the executive producers. Plot Max (David Schwi ...
'' (1998) *'' Kong: Skull Island'' (2017) *'' The Lake House'' ( 2006) *''
A League of Their Own ''A League of Their Own'' is a 1992 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall that tells a fictionalized account of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The film stars Tom Hanks, Geena ...
'' ( 1992) (#1 in the U.S.) *'' Light It Up'' (1999) *''
Little Fockers ''Little Fockers'' (known as ''Meet the Parents: Little Fockers'' in the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia) is a 2010 American comedy film and the third and final film in the ''Meet the Parents'' film series, serving as a sequel to ''Meet the Par ...
'' (2010) (#1 in the U.S.) *'' Looking for Mr. Goodbar'' (1977) *'' Love and Action in Chicago'' (1999) *'' Love Jones'' (
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) *'' Lucas'' (1986) *'' Man of Steel'' (2013) *''
The Man with the Golden Arm ''The Man with the Golden Arm'' is a 1955 American drama film with elements of film noir directed by Otto Preminger, based on the novel of the same name by Nelson Algren. Starring Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak, Arnold Stang and ...
'' (1955) *''
Mean Girls ''Mean Girls'' is a 2004 American teen comedy film directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey. The film stars Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried (in her film debut), Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, Amy Poehler a ...
'' (2004) (#1 film in U.S.) - set in Evanston *''
Medium Cool ''Medium Cool'' is a 1969 American drama film written and directed by Haskell Wexler and starring Robert Forster, Verna Bloom, Peter Bonerz, Marianna Hill and Harold Blankenship. It takes place in Chicago in the summer of 1968. It was notab ...
'' (1969) *'' Meet the Parents'' (2000) (#1 in the U.S.) - partly set in Chicago *'' Mercury Rising'' (1998) *''
Message in a Bottle A message in a bottle (abbrev. MIB) is a form of communication in which a message is sealed in a container (typically a bottle) and released into a conveyance medium (typically a body of water). Messages in bottles have been used to send distres ...
'' - partly set in Chicago *'' Michael'' (1996) - partly in Chicago (#1 film in U.S.) *''
Mickey One ''Mickey One'' is a 1965 American neo noir crime film starring Warren Beatty and directed by Arthur Penn from a script by Alan Surgal. Plot After incurring the wrath of the Mafia, a stand-up comic (Warren Beatty) flees Detroit for Chicago, taki ...
'' (1965) *''
Midnight Run ''Midnight Run'' is a 1988 American road action comedy film directed by Martin Brest and starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton, Dennis Farina, Joe Pantoliano, and Philip Baker Hall play supporting roles. At the 4 ...
'' (1988) - partly in Chicago (mob film) *''
Miracle on 34th Street ''Miracle on 34th Street'' (initially released as ''The Big Heart'' in the United Kingdom) is a 1947 American Christmas comedy-drama film released by 20th Century Fox, written and directed by George Seaton and based on a story by Valentine Davi ...
'' (1994) - partly in Chicago *'' Mission Impossible'' (1996) *'' Mo' Money'' (1992) *'' The Monkey Hustle'' (1976) *''
Music Box A music box (American English) or musical box (British English) is an automatic musical instrument in a box that produces musical notes by using a set of pins placed on a revolving cylinder or disc to pluck the tuned teeth (or ''lamellae'' ...
'' (1989) *''
My Best Friend's Wedding ''My Best Friend's Wedding'' is a 1997 American romantic comedy film directed by P.J. Hogan from a screenplay by Ronald Bass. The film stars Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, and Rupert Everett. The film received generally positiv ...
'' (1997) *''
My Big Fat Greek Wedding ''My Big Fat Greek Wedding'' is a 2002 romantic comedy film directed by Joel Zwick and written by Nia Vardalos, who also stars in the film as Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos, a middle class Greek American woman who falls in love with White Anglo-Sax ...
'' (2002) *''
My Bodyguard ''My Bodyguard'' is a 1980 American family comedy drama film directed by Tony Bill (his directorial debut), and written by Alan Ormsby. The film stars Chris Makepeace, Adam Baldwin (in his first film role), Matt Dillon, Martin Mull, and Ruth ...
'' (1980) *'' National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'' (1989) (#1 film in U.S.) *''
National Lampoon's European Vacation ''National Lampoon's European Vacation'' is a 1985 American comedy film directed by Amy Heckerling and written by Robert Klane. The second film in National Lampoon's ''Vacation'' film series, it stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill, ...
'' (1985) - starts in Chicago *''
National Lampoon's Vacation ''National Lampoon's Vacation'', sometimes referred to as simply ''Vacation'', is a 1983 American road trip comedy film directed by Harold Ramis starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid, John Candy, and Christie Brink ...
'' (1983) - partly in Chicago (#1 film in U.S.) *''
Natural Born Killers ''Natural Born Killers'' is a 1994 American crime film directed by Oliver Stone and starring Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey Jr., Tommy Lee Jones, and Tom Sizemore. The film tells the story of two victims of traumatic childho ...
'' (1994) - partly in Chicago *''
The Negotiator ''The Negotiator'' is a 1998 American action thriller film directed by F. Gary Gray. It stars Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey as two expert hostage negotiators and Chicago police lieutenants. The film was released in the United States on Jul ...
'' (1998) *''
Never Been Kissed ''Never Been Kissed'' is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Raja Gosnell and starring Drew Barrymore, Jessica Alba, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Leelee Sobieski, Jeremy Jordan, Molly Shannon, Garry Marshall, John C. Reilly ...
'' (1999) *'' Next of Kin'' (1989) - set in Chicago and Kentucky (mob film) *'' A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon'' (1988) *''
Nothing in Common ''Nothing in Common'' is a 1986 American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall. It stars Tom Hanks and Jackie Gleason in what would be Gleason's final film role; he was suffering from cancer during the production and died less than a yea ...
'' (1986) - partly in Chicago *''
Office Christmas Party ''Office Christmas Party'' is a 2016 American Christmas comedy film directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon and written by Justin Malen and Laura Solon, based on a story by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore (screenwriter), Scott Moore. The film stars an e ...
'' (2016) *'' On the Line'' (2001) *''
Only the Lonely "Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)" is a 1960 song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. Orbison's recording of the song, produced by Fred Foster for Monument Records, was the first major hit for the singer. It was described by ''The Ne ...
'' (1991) *'' Opportunity Knocks'' (1990) *''
Ordinary People ''Ordinary People'' is a 1980 American drama film directed by Robert Redford in his directorial debut. The screenplay by Alvin Sargent is based on the 1976 novel of the same name by Judith Guest. The film follows the disintegration of an upp ...
'' (1980) (Academy Award for Best Picture) *'' The Package'' (1989) *''
Planes, Trains & Automobiles ''Planes, Trains and Automobiles'' is a 1987 American comedy film written, produced and directed by John Hughes and starring Steve Martin and John Candy with supporting roles by Laila Robins and Michael McKean. It tells the story of a high-str ...
'' (1987) *'' Poltergeist III'' (1988) *'' Prelude to a Kiss'' (1992) *'' Primal Fear'' (1996) *'' Prime Cut'' (1972) – set in Chicago and in
Kansas City, Kansas Kansas City, abbreviated as "KCK", is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas, and the county seat of Wyandotte County. It is an inner suburb of the older and more populous Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. As of ...
*'' The Princess Bride'' (1987) (Modern Scenes set in
Evanston, Illinois Evanston ( ) is a city, suburb of Chicago. Located in Cook County, Illinois, United States, it is situated on the North Shore along Lake Michigan. Evanston is north of Downtown Chicago, bordered by Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, ...
) *''Prodigal Girl'' (2016), also called '' Trust Fund)'' *'' Proof'' (2005) *''
The Public Enemy ''The Public Enemy'' (''Enemies of the Public'' in the UK) is a 1931 American all-talking pre-Code gangster film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. The film was directed by William A. Wellman and stars James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edwar ...
'' (1931) (mob film) *'' Public Enemies'' (neo-noir, mob film) (2009) *''
Raisin in the Sun ''A Raisin in the Sun'' is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959. The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as "A Dream Deferred") by Langston Hughes. The story tells of a black family's experiences in south Chic ...
'' (1961) *'' Rampage'' (2018) *''
Random Encounter A random encounter is a feature commonly used in various role-playing games whereby combat encounters with non-player character (NPC) enemies or other dangers occur sporadically and at random, usually without the enemy being physically detected b ...
'' (1998) *'' Rapid Fire'' (1992) *'' Raw Deal'' (1986) *'' The Razor's Edge'' (1946) - based on Maughaum's novel of the same title *''
Red Heat The practice of using colours to determine the temperature of a piece of (usually) ferrous metal comes from blacksmithing. Long before thermometers were widely available it was necessary to know what state the metal was in for heat treating it an ...
'' (1988) *'' The Relic'' (1997) - based on a book originally set in New York City (#1 film in the U.S.) *'' Return to Me'' (2000) *'' Ri¢hie Ri¢h'' (1994) - scenes filmed in Chicago *'' Risky Business'' (1983) - set in the North Shore *''
Road to Perdition ''Road to Perdition'' is a 2002 American crime drama film directed by Sam Mendes. The screenplay was adapted by David Self from the graphic novel of the same name written by Max Allan Collins and illustrated by Richard Piers Rayner. The film ...
'' (2002) (#1 film in the U.S.) (mob film) *'' Robin and the 7 Hoods'' (1964) *''
Roll Bounce ''Roll Bounce'' is a 2005 American comedy-drama film written by Norman Vance Jr. and directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The film stars hip hop artist Bow Wow as the leader of a roller skating crew in 1970s Chicago. The film also stars Nick Cannon, Me ...
'' (2005) *'' Rookie of the Year'' (1993) *'' Running Scared'' (1986) *'' The St. Valentine's Day Massacre'' (1967) (mob film) *''
Save the Last Dance ''Save the Last Dance'' is a 2001 American teen dance film produced by MTV Films, directed by Thomas Carter and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film stars Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas as a teenage interracial couple in Chic ...
'' (2001) (#1 film in the U.S.) *'' Scarface'' (1932) (mob film) *'' Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright'' (2013) *'' Shall We Dance?'' (2004) *'' Sheba, Baby'' (1975) - partly in Chicago *'' She's Having a Baby'' (1988) *'' Silver Streak'' (1976) - partly in Chicago *''
Sleepless In Seattle ''Sleepless in Seattle'' is a 1993 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Nora Ephron, from a screenplay she wrote with David S. Ward and Jeff Arch. Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, the film follows a journalist (Ryan) who, despite ...
'' (1993) - partly in Chicago *''
Slim Slim or SLIM may refer to: Arts and entertainment Fictional characters * Slim Goodbody, a fictional character who teaches about anatomy * Slim, one of the alien antagonists of the 1988 film '' Killer Klowns from Outer Space'' * Slim, the Pixl fro ...
'' (1937) - partly in Chicago *'' Some Like It Hot'' (1959) - partly in Chicago (mob film) *'' Somewhere in Time'' (1980) - partly in Chicago *''
Soul Food Soul food is an ethnic cuisine traditionally prepared and eaten by African Americans, originating in the Southern United States.Soul Food originated with the foods that were given to enslaved Black people by their white owners on Souther ...
'' (1997) *''
A Sound of Thunder "A Sound of Thunder" is a science fiction short story by American writer Ray Bradbury, first published in ''Collier's'' magazine in the June 28, 1952, issue and later in Bradbury's collection '' The Golden Apples of the Sun'' in 1953. P ...
'' (2005) *''
Source Code In computing, source code, or simply code, is any collection of code, with or without comments, written using a human-readable programming language, usually as plain text. The source code of a program is specially designed to facilitate the w ...
'' (2011) *''
Spider-Man 2 ''Spider-Man 2'' is a 2004 American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi and written by Alvin Sargent from a story by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and Michael Chabon. Based on the fictional Marvel Comics character of the same name, it is the ...
'' (2004) (#1 film in U.S.) - partly in Chicago *''
The Sting ''The Sting'' is a 1973 American caper film set in September 1936, involving a complicated plot by two professional grifters (Paul Newman and Robert Redford) to con a mob boss ( Robert Shaw).'' Variety'' film review; December 12, 1973, pag ...
'' (1973) - partly in Chicago; Academy Award for Best Picture (mob film) *'' Stir of Echoes'' (1999) *''
Stolen Summer ''Stolen Summer'' is a 2002 drama film about a Catholic boy who befriends a terminally ill Jewish boy and tries to convert him, believing that it is the only way the Jewish boy will get to Heaven. Directed by first time writer/director Pete Jones ...
'' (2001) *''
Straight Talk ''Straight Talk'' is a 1992 American romantic comedy film directed by Barnet Kellman and starring Dolly Parton, Jerry Orbach, Griffin Dunne and James Woods. Plot Shirlee Kenyon is a dance instructor living in Arkansas. Fired for giving advi ...
'' (1992) *'' Stranger than Fiction'' (2006) *'' Strawberry Fields'' (1997) *'' Streets of Fire'' (1984) *''
Suicide Squad The Suicide Squad is an antihero/supervillain team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first version of the Suicide Squad debuted in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #25 (September 1959) and the second and modern version, cre ...
'' (2016) *''
Surviving Christmas ''Surviving Christmas'' is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Mike Mitchell, written by Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan, Jennifer Ventimilia, and Joshua Sternin, based on a story by Elfont and Kaplan, and starring Ben Affleck, Jam ...
'' (2003) *'' That Royle Girl'' (1925) *''
Thief Theft is the act of taking another person's property or services without that person's permission or consent with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it. The word ''theft'' is also used as a synonym or informal shorthand term for some ...
'' (1981) *''
The Santa Clause ''The Santa Clause'' is a 1994 American Christmas fantasy comedy film written by Leo Benvenuti and Steve Rudnick, and directed by John Pasquin. The first installment in ''The Santa Clause'' franchise, it stars Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, an ordin ...
'' (1994) *''
The Santa Clause 2 ''The Santa Clause 2'' is a 2002 American Christmas comedy film directed by Michael Lembeck in his directorial debut. It is a sequel to '' The Santa Clause'' (1994) and the second installment in ''The Santa Clause'' franchise. All of the princip ...
'' (2002) *'' The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause'' (2006) *''
The Thief Who Came to Dinner ''The Thief Who Came to Dinner'' is a 1973 American comedy film directed by Bud Yorkin. Based on the novel by Terrence Lore Smith, the film stars Ryan O'Neal and Jacqueline Bisset, with Charles Cioffi, Warren Oates, and in an early appearance, ...
'' (1973) *'' Three to Tango'' (1999) *''
Tommy Boy ''Tommy Boy'' is a 1995 American buddy adventure comedy film directed by Peter Segal, written by Bonnie and Terry Turner, produced by Lorne Michaels, and starring former ''Saturday Night Live'' castmates and close friends Chris Farley and Davi ...
'' (1995) (#1 film in U.S.) - partly in Chicago and Wisconsin *'' Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' (2011) (#1 film in U.S.) *'' Transformers: Age of Extinction'' (2014) (#1 in the U.S.) *'' Transformers: The Last Knight'' (2017) (#1 in the U.S.) *'' Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent'' (1994) *''
Ultraviolet Ultraviolet (UV) is a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelength from 10 nm (with a corresponding frequency around 30  PHz) to 400 nm (750  THz), shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays. UV radiation ...
'' (2006) *'' The Unborn'' (2009) *''
Uncle Buck ''Uncle Buck'' is a 1989 American comedy film written and directed by John Hughes, and starring John Candy and Amy Madigan with supporting roles by Jean Louisa Kelly (in her film debut), Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffmann, Garrett M. Brown and E ...
'' (1989) (#1 film in U.S.) *''
The Untouchables Untouchables or The Untouchables may refer to: American history * Untouchables (law enforcement), a 1930s American law enforcement unit led by Eliot Ness * ''The Untouchables'' (book), an autobiography by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley * ''The U ...
'' (1987) (mob film) *''
U.S. Marshals The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is a federal law enforcement agency in the United States. The USMS is a bureau within the U.S. Department of Justice, operating under the direction of the Attorney General, but serves as the enforce ...
'' (1998) - partly in Chicago *''
Vegas Vacation ''Vegas Vacation'' is a 1997 American comedy film directed by Stephen Kessler in his feature directorial debut. It is the fourth installment in '' National Lampoon''’s ''Vacation'' film series, and was written by Elisa Bell, based on a story b ...
'' (1997) - starts in Chicago *''
V.I. Warshawski Victoria Iphigenia "Vic" "V. I." Warshawski is a fictional character, fictional private investigator from Chicago who is the protagonist featured in a series of Detective fiction, detective novels and short story, short stories written by Chicag ...
'' (1991) *'' Wanted'' (2008) *'' The Watcher'' (2000) (#1 in the U.S.) *'' Wayne's World'' (1992) (#1 film in the U.S.) - partly in Chicago and the suburb Aurora *''
Wayne's World 2 ''Wayne's World 2'' is a 1993 American comedy film directed by Stephen Surjik and starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as hosts of a public-access television cable television show in Aurora, Illinois. The film is the sequel to ''Wayne's World'' ( ...
'' (1993) (#1 in the U.S.) - partly in Chicago *'' The Weather Man'' (2005) *'' A Wedding'' (1978) *''
What Women Want ''What Women Want'' is a 2000 American romantic fantasy comedy film written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa, and Diane Drake, directed by Nancy Meyers, and starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. The film earned mixed reviews from critics but wa ...
'' (2000) (#1 in the U.S.) *'' When Harry Met Sally...'' (1989) - partly in Chicago *'' While You Were Sleeping'' (1995) (#1 in the U.S.) *''
The Whole Nine Yards "The whole nine yards" or "the full nine yards" is a colloquial American English phrase meaning "everything, the whole lot" or, when used as an adjective, "all the way", as in, "The Army came out and gave us the whole nine yards on how they use ...
'' (2000) (#1 in the U.S.) *'' Wicker Park'' (2004) *''
Wildcats The wildcat is a species complex comprising two small wild cat species: the European wildcat (''Felis silvestris'') and the African wildcat (''F. lybica''). The European wildcat inhabits forests in Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus, while the ...
'' (1986) *'' Within Our Gates'' (1920) Although not set in the city's limits, the John Hughes directed films ''
Sixteen Candles ''Sixteen Candles'' is a 1984 American coming-of-age comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall. Written and directed by John Hughes in his directorial debut, it was the first in a string of films Hughes ...
'', ''
The Breakfast Club ''The Breakfast Club'' is a 1985 American teen coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. It stars Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy. The ...
'', ''
Pretty in Pink ''Pretty in Pink'' is a 1986 American teen romantic comedy-drama film about love and social cliques in American high schools in the 1980s. A cult classic, it is commonly identified as a "Brat Pack" film. It was directed by Howard Deutch, produc ...
'' (1986) (#1 film in U.S.), and '' Weird Science'' take place in the fictional town of Shermer, Illinois, which is based on Northbrook, Illinois. In ''
The Matrix ''The Matrix'' is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. It is the first installment in ''The Matrix'' film series, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantolia ...
'' (1999, directed by
the Wachowskis Lana Wachowski (born June 21, 1965, formerly known as Larry Wachowski) and Lilly Wachowski (born December 29, 1967, formerly known as Andy Wachowski) are American film and television directors, writers and producers. The sisters are both trans ...
from Chicago), the subway sets were based on the CTA. One of the trains is clearly a Brown Line train, which in reality, barring construction, never goes underground.


Chicago destroyed on film

* ''
In Old Chicago ''In Old Chicago'' is a 1938 American disaster musical drama film directed by Henry King. The screenplay by Sonya Levien and Lamar Trotti was based on the Niven Busch story, "We the O'Learys". The film is a fictionalized account about the G ...
'' (1938) - destroyed by the
Great Chicago Fire The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 10 ...
* '' Beginning of the End'' (1957) - city attacked by giant mutant grasshoppers * '' Independence Day'' (1996) - mentioned * ''
Chain Reaction A chain reaction is a sequence of reactions where a reactive product or by-product causes additional reactions to take place. In a chain reaction, positive feedback leads to a self-amplifying chain of events. Chain reactions are one way that sys ...
'' (1996) - parts of the city destroyed by an explosion caused by a hydrogen reactor * '' Category 6: Day of Destruction'' (2004) - destroyed by a series of tornadoes and a category 6 hurricane over the Great Lakes * '' Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' (2011) - seriously damaged by the Decepticons' assault on the city as well as the final battle between the Autobots and Decepticons (#1 film in U.S.) * '' Transformers: Age of Extinction'' (2014) - the city was rebuilt five years later, where it was used for KSI first (#1 in U.S.)


Music videos

* " Hard to Handle" by
Black Crowes Black is a color which results from the absence or complete absorption of visible light. It is an achromatic color, without hue, like white and grey. It is often used symbolically or figuratively to represent darkness. Black and white have ...
1990, blues rock * " Jam" 1992, by
Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a ...
from Gary, he plays Michael Jordan in an abandoned indoor basketball court * " I Used to Love H.E.R." by Common (rapper) 1994, shows clips from the Southside, jazz rap * "
I'll be Missing You "I'll Be Missing You" is a song by American rapper Puff Daddy and American singer Faith Evans, featuring R&B group 112, in memory of fellow Bad Boy Records artist (and Evans's husband) Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, who was murder ...
" by Puff Daddy 1997, filmed at the United Terminal at O'Hare Airport * "
Cha Cha Slide "Cha Cha Slide" is a song by American artist DJ Casper. The song was released as a single in August 2000, and spent five weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, peaking at the position of number 83. It continued to be a chart ...
" by Chicago's DJ Casper 2000, shows the
Marina City Marina City is a mixed-use residential-commercial building complex in Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg. The multi-building complex opened between 1963 and 1967 and occupies almost an entir ...
towers; house and hip hop * " I Wish" by R. Kelly 2001, nominated for Best R&B Video at the
2001 MTV Video Music Awards The 2001 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on September 6, 2001, honoring the best music videos from June 10, 2000, to June 8, 2001. The show was hosted by Jamie Foxx at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Highlights of the show incl ...
, video start shows the "L" train * " The Game of Love" by Santana feat. Michelle Branch 2002, filmed in Pilsen * " Step in the Name of Love" by R. Kelly 2003, filmed on a yacht on Lake Michigan * " Lyric (song)" by
Zwan Zwan was an American alternative rock supergroup that was formed by Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin, lead singer/guitarist and drummer of The Smashing Pumpkins respectively, after they disbanded in December 2000. Other members included bassi ...
( Billy Corgan) 2003 * "
Overnight Celebrity "Overnight Celebrity" is the second single from Twista's 2004 album ''Kamikaze''. The song was produced and features uncredited vocals by Kanye West and uncredited violin by Miri Ben-Ari. It contains a sample of the 1978 song "Cause I Love You" By ...
by
Twista Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973), better known by his stage name Twista (formerly Tung Twista), is an American rapper and record producer. He is best known for his chopper style of rapping and for once holding the title of fastes ...
feat. Kanye West 2004, video has cameos by Chicago rappers like Da Brat, shows Chicago landmark buildings like the
Tribune Tower The Tribune Tower is a , 36-floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located at 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Built between 1923 and 1925, the international design competition for the tower became a historic event in 20th-ce ...
* " The Corner (song)" by Common (rapper) feat. Kanye West 2005, video start shows Navy Pier by a frozen Lake Michigan, song is about Chicago * "
Give It All "Give It All" is a song by American rock band Rise Against. It was originally recorded for the 2004 compilation album '' Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1'', while a slightly altered version appeared on the band's third studio album '' Siren Song of t ...
" by Rise Against 2005, they have a mosh pit inside an "L" train * " Swing Life Away" by Rise Against 2005, video start shows the "L" train * " Kick Push" by Lupe Fiasco 2006, video shows skateboarding in the city * "
Homecoming Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni or other former members of an organization to celebrate the organization's existence. It is a tradition in many high schools, colleges, and churches in the United States, Canada and Liberia. ...
" by
Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...
feat Chris Martin of Coldplay 2008, nominated for Best Hip-Hop Video at the
2008 MTV Video Music Awards The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards took place on September 7, 2008, live from Paramount Pictures Studios (which, like MTV, is owned by Viacom), honoring the best music videos from the previous year. Nominations for a majority of the categories wer ...
, video shows the
Millennium Park Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago, operated by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. The park, opened in 2004 and intended to celebrate the third millennium, is a prominent civic center nea ...
"bean",
Cloud Gate ''Cloud Gate'' is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. The sculpture and AT&T Plaza are located on top of Pa ...
, song is about Chicago * "
Re-Education (Through Labor) "Re-Education (Through Labor)" is the first single from Rise Against's fifth studio album, '' Appeal to Reason''. The single was released digitally to digital stores and radio stations on August 26, 2008. A music video was released on the same d ...
" by Rise Against 2008 * " You Found Me" by The Fray 2009, filmed on top of skyscrapers * " 1,2,3,4" by Plain White T's 2009, on the VH1 Top 40 Videos of 2009 * "
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
" by Chance the Rapper feat
Saba (rapper) Tahj Malik Chandler (born July 17, 1994), better known by his stage name Saba (stylized as SABA), is an American rapper and record producer. He grew up in the Austin neighborhood of the West Side of Chicago. He is a co-founder of the musical co ...
2016, nominated for Best Hip-Hop Video at the
2016 MTV Video Music Awards The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards were held on Sunday night, August 28, 2016 at 9:00–11:54pm EDT at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. Adele's " Hello" was the most nominated video with seven categories. This marked the 33rd edition of the live ...
, video shows Chance rapping on top of the "L" train * " City in a Garden" by
Fall Out Boy Fall Out Boy is an American rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, lead guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurle ...
2018, shows
Wrigley Field Wrigley Field is a Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is the home of the Chicago Cubs, one of the city's two MLB franchises. It first opened in 1914 as Weeghman Park for Charles Weeghman's Chicago ...
and other city landmarks, song is about Chicago


Television shows

*'' 61st Street'' (2022) *'' 100 Days of Summer'' (2014) *''
According to Jim ''According to Jim'' is an American sitcom television series starring Jim Belushi in the title role as a suburban father of three children (and then five children, starting with the seventh season finale). It originally ran on ABC from October ...
'' (2001–2009). ABC *'' Against the Wall'' (2011) *''
Animaniacs ''Animaniacs'' is an American animated comedy musical television series created by Tom Ruegger for Fox Broadcasting Company's Fox Kids block in 1993, before moving to The WB in 1995, as part of its Kids' WB afternoon programming block, until ...
'' (2020) *'' Barbershop: The Series'' (2005) *'' Batman: The Animated Series'' (1992–1995) *'' Batwoman'' (2019–2022) *'' The Bear'' (2022–) Hulu *'' The Beast'' (2009) *''
Betrayal Betrayal is the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral and psychological conflict within a relationship amongst individuals, between organizations or between individuals and organizations. ...
'' (2013–2014) *'' Better than Us'' (2018–2019) *''
Biker Mice from Mars ''Biker Mice from Mars'' is an American science fiction action animated series created by Rick Ungar. The series premiered in syndication the week of September 19, 1993. It consists of three seasons of 65 episodes, with the final episode airin ...
'' (1993–1996) *''
Biker Mice from Mars ''Biker Mice from Mars'' is an American science fiction action animated series created by Rick Ungar. The series premiered in syndication the week of September 19, 1993. It consists of three seasons of 65 episodes, with the final episode airin ...
'' (2006) *''
The Bob Newhart Show ''The Bob Newhart Show'' is an American sitcom television series produced by MTM Enterprises that aired on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978, with a total of 142 half-hour episodes over six seasons. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a p ...
'' (1972–1978). CBS *'' The Boondocks'' (2005–2014) Adult Swim *''
Boss Boss may refer to: Occupations * Supervisor, often referred to as boss * Air boss, more formally, air officer, the person in charge of aircraft operations on an aircraft carrier * Crime boss, the head of a criminal organization * Fire boss, ...
'' (2011–2012) *'' Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' (1979–1981) - in its first season (1979–1980), "New Chicago" functioned as Earth's capital city *'' The Building'' (1993) *''
The Casagrandes ''The Casagrandes'' is an American animated comedy television series developed by Michael Rubiner and Miguel Puga that aired on Nickelodeon from October 14, 2019 to September 30, 2022. It is a spin-off of ''The Loud House'' and the second tele ...
'' (2019–2022 ) - as the "Great Lakes City" *'' Charlie & Co.'' (1985–1986) *''
The Chicago Code ''The Chicago Code'' is an American crime drama television series created by Shawn Ryan that aired on Fox in the United States. The series was filmed in Chicago, Illinois, originally airing from February 7 to May 23, 2011, with Fox announcing ...
'' (2011) Billy Corgan did the theme song. FOX *'' Chicago Fire'' (2012–present). NBC *'' Chicago Hope'' (1994–2000). Emmy-winner for
Mandy Patinkin Mandel Bruce Patinkin (; born November 30, 1952) is an American actor and singer, known for his work in musical theatre, television and film. He is a critically acclaimed Broadway performer, having received three Tony Award nominations, winning ...
. CBS *''
Chicago Med ''Chicago Med'' is an American medical drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead, and is the third installment of Wolf Entertainment's ''Chicago'' franchise. The series premiered on NBC on November 17, 2015. ''Chicago Me ...
'' (2015–present). NBC *''
Chicago P.D. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is the municipal law enforcement agency of the U.S. city of Chicago, Illinois, under the jurisdiction of the City Council. It is the second-largest municipal police department in the United States, behind th ...
'' (2014–present). NBC *''
Chicago Party Aunt , based_on = {{based on, The character, Chris Witaske , creator = Chris Witaske & Jon Barinholtz & Katie Rich , voices = {{Plainlist, * Lauren Ash * Rory O'Malley * RuPaul Charles * Jill T ...
'' (2021). Netflix, animated *''
Chicago Sons ''Chicago Sons'' is an American sitcom television series created by Ed Decter and John J. Strauss, that aired on NBC from January 8 until July 2, 1997. Premise Three brothers move into an apartment overlooking Wrigley Field. Cast * Jason Bate ...
'' (1997) *'' Chicago Story'' (1982) *''
Coupling A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power. The primary purpose of couplings is to join two pieces of rotating equipment while permitting some degree of misalignment or end mov ...
'' (2003) - US version only *''
The Crazy Ones ''The Crazy Ones'' is an American television sitcom created by David E. Kelley, and starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The single-camera series aired for one season on CBS, from September 26, 2013, to April 17, 2014. It was p ...
'' (2013–2014) with
Robin Williams Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and come ...
. CBS *'' Crime Story'' (1986–1988) *''
Crisis A crisis ( : crises; : critical) is either any event or period that will (or might) lead to an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, or all of society. Crises are negative changes in the human or environmental affair ...
'' (2014) *'' Cupid'' (1998) *'' Defiance'' (2013–2015) *''
The Dresden Files ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/ mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are wr ...
'' (2007) *'' Due South'' (1994–1996, 1997–1999) - some filming in
Toronto, Canada Toronto ( ; or ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a recorded population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. The city is the ancho ...
*''
Early Edition ''Early Edition'' is an American fantasy comedy-drama television series that aired on CBS from September 28, 1996, to May 27, 2000. Set in Chicago, Illinois, it follows the adventures of a man who mysteriously receives each ''Chicago Sun-Times' ...
'' (1996–2000) *'' Easy'' (2016) *'' E/R'' (1984–1985) *'' ER'' (1994–2009). Won 23 Emmy Awards. Most nominated drama show ever. NBC *''
Exosquad ''Exosquad'' is an animated television series created by Universal Animation Studios, Universal Cartoon Studios for MCA TV's Universal Family Network broadcast syndication, syndicated programming block. The show is set in the beginning of the 22n ...
'' (1993–1995) - Chicago, renamed to ''Phaeton City'', was one of the central locations of the show *''
Family Matters ''Family Matters'' is an American television sitcom that debuted on ABC on September 22, 1989, and ended on May 9, 1997. However it moved to CBS, where it was shown from September 19, 1997, to July 17, 1998. A spin-off of '' Perfect Strangers, ...
'' (1989–1998) Emmy-nominated. ABC *'' The Flash'' (2014–2023) *'' The Forgotten'' (2009–2010). ABC *'' Generations'' (1989–1991). NBC *'' The Girlfriend Experience'' (2016) Starz *''
The Good Fight ''The Good Fight'' is an American legal drama produced for CBS's streaming service CBS All Access (later Paramount+). It is the platform's first original scripted series. The series, created by Robert King, Michelle King, and Phil Alden Robin ...
'' (2017–present) CBS All Access/Paramount Plus *'' Good Times'' (1974–1979) Golden Globe nominated. CBS *''
The Good Wife ''The Good Wife'' is an American legal and political drama television series that aired on CBS from September 22, 2009, to May 8, 2016. It focuses on Alicia Florrick, the wife of the Cook County State's Attorney, who returns to her career in l ...
'' (2009–2016) 5-time Emmy winner for
Julianna Margulies Julianna Margulies (; born June 8, 1966) is an American actress. After several small television roles, Margulies achieved wide recognition for her starring role as Carol Hathaway on NBC's long-running medical drama series '' ER'' (1994–2009) ...
. CBS *'' Gotham'' (2014–2019) *'' Happy Endings'' (2011–2013) *''
Hell on Wheels Hell on Wheels was the itinerant collection of flimsily assembled gambling houses, dance halls, saloons, and brothels that followed the army of Union Pacific railroad workers westward as they constructed the First transcontinental railroad in 186 ...
'' (2011–2016) *''
The Hogan Family ''The Hogan Family'' (originally titled ''Valerie'' and later ''Valerie's Family'') is an American sitcom television series that began airing on NBC on March 1, 1986, and finished its run on CBS on July 20, 1991, for a total of six seasons. I ...
'' (1986–1991) *''
Humans Humans (''Homo sapiens'') are the most abundant and widespread species of primate, characterized by bipedalism and exceptional cognitive skills due to a large and complex brain. This has enabled the development of advanced tools, culture, ...
'' (2015–2018) *'' I Didn't Do It'' (2014–2015) *'' It Takes Two'' (1982–1983). ABC *''
Invincible Invincible may refer to: Film and television * ''Invincible'' (2001 drama film), a drama by Werner Herzog about Jewish cabaret during the rise of Nazism * ''Invincible'' (2001 TV film), a fantasy / martial arts TV movie starring Billy Zane ...
'' (2021–present) *'' Ironheart'' (2023) *''
Kenan & Kel ''Kenan & Kel'' is an American buddy comedy sitcom created by Kim Bass. The show originally aired on the Nickelodeon network for four seasons, from July 15, 1996, to July 15, 2000. Set in Chicago, Illinois, the series follows mischievous Kenan R ...
'' (1996–2000) on Nickelodeon *'' Kolchak: The Night Stalker'' (1974–1975) *'' Lady Blue'' (1985–1986) *''
The League ''The League'' is an American sitcom that aired on FX and later FXX from October 29, 2009, to December 9, 2015, for a total of seven seasons. The series, set in Chicago, Illinois, is a semi-improvised comedy show about a fantasy football leagu ...
'' (2009–2015) *'' Legally Mad'' (2009) *''
Leverage Leverage or leveraged may refer to: *Leverage (mechanics), mechanical advantage achieved by using a lever * ''Leverage'' (album), a 2012 album by Lyriel *Leverage (dance), a type of dance connection *Leverage (finance), using given resources to ...
'' (2008–2012) - pilot episode only *'' Life Goes On'' (1989–1993) *''
Life With Bonnie ''Life with Bonnie'' is an ABC television sitcom that originally aired from September 17, 2002 to April 9, 2004. The show outlined the life of character Bonnie Malloy, who juggled her personal life and her job as a daytime TV talk show host. The ...
'' (2002–2004) *'' The Loop'' (2006–2007) *'' Lovecraft Country'' (2021) *''
M Squad ''M Squad'' is an American crime drama television series that ran from 1957 to 1960 on NBC. It was produced by Lee Marvin's Latimer Productions and Revue Studios. Its main sponsor was the Pall Mall cigarette brand; Lee Marvin, the program's ...
'' (1957–1960) *'' Married... with Children'' (1987–1997). FOX *''
The Man in the High Castle ''The Man in the High Castle'' (1962), by Philip K. Dick, is an alternative history novel wherein the Axis Powers won World War II. The story occurs in 1962, fifteen years after the end of the war in 1947, and depicts the political intrigues b ...
'' (2015–2019) *'' Mike and Molly'' (2010–2016) Emmy winner in 2011 for
Melissa McCarthy Melissa Ann McCarthy (born August 26, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, producer, writer, and fashion designer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards and tw ...
. CBS *''
Mind Games Playing mind games (also power games or head games) is the largely conscious struggle for psychological one-upmanship, often employing passive–aggressive behavior to specifically demoralize or dis-empower the thinking subject, making the a ...
'' (2014) *''
Modern Men ''Modern Men'' is an American television sitcom that premiered March 17, 2006, on The WB. The series stars Eric Lively, Josh Braaten, and Max Greenfield as three single men and lifelong friends, who hire a life coach to help them with their lov ...
'' (2006) *'' Moon Knight'' (2022) *''
My Boys ''My Boys'' is an American television sitcom that debuted on November 28, 2006, on TBS. The show deals with a sports columnist in Chicago, Illinois, played by Jordana Spiro, and the men in her life, including her brother and her best friend. Th ...
'' (2006–2010) *'' Milagros de Navidad'' (2017). Telemundo *''
Night Sky The night sky is the nighttime appearance of astronomical object, celestial objects like stars, planets, and the Moon, which are visible in a clear sky between sunset and sunrise, when the Sun is below the horizon. Natural light sources in a ...
'' (2022) *''
Pantheon Pantheon may refer to: * Pantheon (religion), a set of gods belonging to a particular religion or tradition, and a temple or sacred building Arts and entertainment Comics *Pantheon (Marvel Comics), a fictional organization * ''Pantheon'' (Lone S ...
'' (2022) *'' Paper Girls'' (2022) *''
Pepper Dennis ''Pepper Dennis'' is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on The WB from April 4 to July 4, 2006. It was announced on May 17, 2006 that ''Pepper Dennis'' would not be one of the WB shows transferred to The CW. ''Pepper Dennis'' w ...
'' (2006) *'' Perfect Strangers'' (1986–1993) *'' The Playboy Club'' (2011) *''
Postcards from Buster ''Postcards from Buster'' is a live-action/animated children's television series that originally aired on PBS. It is a spin-off of the '' Arthur'' TV series. The show stars Arthur's best friend, 8-year-old anthropomorphic rabbit Buster Baxter ...
'' (2004–2012) - One episode set in Chicago, also where Buster Baxter and his dad ride a CTA Brown Line train in the theme song. *''
The Real O'Neals ''The Real O'Neals'' is an American single-camera sitcom that aired on ABC from March 2, 2016, to March 14, 2017. The series, based on an idea by Dan Savage (who also served as executive producer), was picked up to series on May 7, 2015. The se ...
'' (2016) *'' Prison Break'' (2005–2009) - partly set in Chicago *''
Punky Brewster ''Punky Brewster'' is an American Situation comedy, sitcom television series about a young girl (Soleil Moon Frye) being raised by a foster parent (George Gaynes). The show ran on NBC from September 16, 1984, to March 9, 1986, and again in Broad ...
'' (1984–1986). NBC *''
Punky Brewster ''Punky Brewster'' is an American Situation comedy, sitcom television series about a young girl (Soleil Moon Frye) being raised by a foster parent (George Gaynes). The show ran on NBC from September 16, 1984, to March 9, 1986, and again in Broad ...
'' (2021), Peacock *''
Raven's Home ''Raven's Home'' is an American family sitcom television series developed by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas that premiered on Disney Channel on July 21, 2017. The series stars Raven-Symoné, Issac Ryan Brown, Navia Robinson, Jason Maybaum, Sky K ...
'' (2017–present) - Seasons 1-4 are set in Chicago. *''
Revolution In political science, a revolution (Latin: ''revolutio'', "a turn around") is a fundamental and relatively sudden change in political power and political organization which occurs when the population revolts against the government, typically due ...
'' (2012–2014) *''
Samantha Who? ''Samantha Who?'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on ABC from October 15, 2007, to July 23, 2009. The series was created by Cecelia Ahern and Donald Todd, who also served as producers. Although highly rated during its fir ...
'' (2007–2009) *''
The Santa Clauses ''The Santa Clauses'' is an American Christmas comedy television series created by Jack Burditt for Disney+ and based on ''The Santa Clause'' film series. It serves as a sequel to '' The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause'' (2006) and featur ...
'' (2022–present) *'' Saturdays'' (2023) *''
Sense8 ''Sense8'' (a play on the word '' sensate'' ) is an American science fiction drama streaming television series created by Lana and Lilly Wachowski and J. Michael Straczynski for Netflix. The production companies behind ''Sense8'' included ...
'' (2015–2018) Netflix (directed by
the Wachowskis Lana Wachowski (born June 21, 1965, formerly known as Larry Wachowski) and Lilly Wachowski (born December 29, 1967, formerly known as Andy Wachowski) are American film and television directors, writers and producers. The sisters are both trans ...
) *'' Shake It Up'' (2010–2013) Disney Channel *'' Shameless'' (2011–2021) Emmy-winner in 2015 for
Joan Cusack Joan Mary Cusack (; born October 11, 1962) is an American actress. She received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the comedy-drama '' Working Girl'' (1988) and the romantic comedy '' In & Out'' (1997 ...
. Showtime *'' Shining Girls'' (2022–present) *''
Sirens Siren or sirens may refer to: Common meanings * Siren (alarm), a loud acoustic alarm used to alert people to emergencies * Siren (mythology), an enchanting but dangerous monster in Greek mythology Places * Siren (town), Wisconsin * Siren, Wisco ...
'' (2014–2015) *''
Sisters A sister is a woman or a girl who shares one or more parents with another individual; a female sibling. The male counterpart is a brother. Although the term typically refers to a familial relationship, it is sometimes used endearingly to refer to ...
'' (1991–1996) *''
Skull Island Skull Island is the name most often used to describe a fictional island that first appeared in the 1933 film ''King Kong'' and later appearing in its sequels, the three remakes, and any other King Kong-based media. It is the home of the eponym ...
'' (2023–present) *'' Soul Food: The Series'' (2000–2004). Emmy-nominated. Showtime *'' South Side'' (2019–2021). Comedy Central/HBO Max *''
Special Unit 2 ''Special Unit 2'' is an American sci-fi/comedy television series that aired on UPN for two seasons from April 11, 2001 through February 13, 2002. The series focused upon the exploits of a top-secret Chicago police division known as Special Unit ...
'' (2001–2002) *'' Starting Over'' (2003–2004 season) *'' Station Eleven'' (2021–2022) HBO Max *''
The Steve Harvey Show ''The Steve Harvey Show'' is an American television sitcom that aired on The WB from August 25, 1996, to February 17, 2002. It was created by Winifred Hervey and directed by Stan Lathan. Synopsis Steve Hightower ( Steve Harvey) is a 1970s funk ...
'' (1996–2002). The WB *'' Still Standing'' (2002–2006). CBS *'' Superman & Lois'' (2021–) *'' Supernatural'' (2005-2020) *'' Terra Nova'' (2011) *'' The Time Traveler’s Wife'' (2022) *''
Traffic Light Traffic lights, traffic signals, or stoplights – known also as robots in South Africa are signalling devices positioned at road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations in order to control flows of traffic. Traffic light ...
'' (2011) *'' Trust Me'' (2009) *''
Turks Turk or Turks may refer to: Communities and ethnic groups * Turkic peoples, a collection of ethnic groups who speak Turkic languages * Turkish people, or the Turks, a Turkic ethnic group and nation * Turkish citizen, a citizen of the Republic ...
'' (1999) *'' Two of a Kind'' (1998–1999). ABC *''
The Untouchables Untouchables or The Untouchables may refer to: American history * Untouchables (law enforcement), a 1930s American law enforcement unit led by Eliot Ness * ''The Untouchables'' (book), an autobiography by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley * ''The U ...
'' (1959–1963) Emmy winner. ABC *'' Webster'' (1983–1987) *''
What About Joan? ''What About Joan?'' is an American sitcom that aired on ABC for two seasons in 2001. It starred Joan Cusack as Joan Gallagher, a Chicago schoolteacher and the comedy of her day-to-day life. It co-starred Kyle Chandler. It was produced by James ...
'' (2001) *''
Whitney Whitney may refer to: Film and television * ''Whitney'' (2015 film), a Whitney Houston biopic starring Yaya DaCosta * ''Whitney'' (2018 film), a documentary about Whitney Houston * ''Whitney'' (TV series), an American sitcom that premiered i ...
'' (2011–2013) *'' Wild Card'' (2003–2005)


Reality TV

*'' The Real World: Chicago'' (2002) *'' Real World: Skeletons'' (2014–2015)


Video games

This is a list of
video game Video games, also known as computer games, are electronic games that involves interaction with a user interface or input device such as a joystick, controller, keyboard, or motion sensing device to generate visual feedback. This fee ...
s in which a major part of the action takes place in the city. This list does not count sports games or
flight simulators A flight simulator is a device that artificially re-creates aircraft flight and the environment in which it flies, for pilot training, design, or other purposes. It includes replicating the equations that govern how aircraft fly, how they rea ...
, save for ''Pilotwings 64'' and ''Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.'' *'' 18 Wheels of Steel series'' *'' Atomic Heart'' *'' BattleTanx'' *'' Ben 10: Protector of Earth'' *''
Blues Brothers 2000 ''Blues Brothers 2000'' is a 1998 American musical comedy film directed by John Landis from a screenplay written by Landis and Dan Aykroyd, both of whom were also producers. The film, starring Aykroyd and John Goodman, is a sequel to the 1980 f ...
'' *'' The Bureau: XCOM Declassified'' *'' Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare'' *'' Call of Duty Modern Warfare II'' *''
Chicago 90 ''Chicago 90'' is a Racing game, racing video game developed and published by Microïds and was released in 1989 for the Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga and MS-DOS. Gameplay ''Chicago 90'' offers two game modes which in the first mode, the player ...
'' *'' Chicago 1930'' *'' Chicago Enforcer'' *'' The Crew'' *'' Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge'' *'' Cruisin' USA'' *'' The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me'' *'' Deus Ex: Invisible War'' *''
Driver 2 ''Driver 2: Back on the Streets'' (named ''Driver 2: The Wheelman Is Back'' in North America) is a 2000 action driving video game and the second installment of the '' Driver'' series. It was developed by Reflections Interactive and published by ...
'' *'' Emergency Call Ambulance'' *'' Empire of Sin'' *'' Grid 2'' *'' Grid Autosport'' *'' Grid Legends'' *'' Hitman: Absolution'' *'' Hi-Fi Rush'' *'' Lethal Enforcers'' *'' Michael Jordan in Chaos in the Windy City'' *''
Midtown Madness ''Midtown Madness'' (also known as ''Midtown Madness: Chicago Edition'') is a 1999 racing game developed by Angel Studios and published by Microsoft for Microsoft Windows. The demo version was released in April 1999. Two sequels followed, with ...
'' *''
Mob Enforcer Contract killing is a form of murder or assassination in which one party hires another party to kill a targeted person or persons. It involves an illegal agreement which includes some form of payment, monetary or otherwise. Either party may be ...
'' *'' Need for Speed: ProStreet'' *'' Need for Speed: The Run'' *'' Need for Speed Unbound'' *''
Nocturne A nocturne is a musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night. History The term ''nocturne'' (from French '' nocturne'' 'of the night') was first applied to musical pieces in the 18th century, when it indicated an ensembl ...
'' *''
Perfect Dark ''Perfect Dark'' is a first-person shooter developed and published by Rare for the Nintendo 64 video game console in 2000. The first game of the '' Perfect Dark'' series, it follows Joanna Dark, an agent of the Carrington Institute research ...
'' *''
Pilotwings 64 is an amateur flight simulator game developed by Nintendo and Paradigm Simulation and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. It was one of three launch titles for the Nintendo 64 in Japan as well as Europe and one of two launch titles in Nor ...
'' *'' Project Gotham Racing 2'' *'' Rampage 2: Universal Tour'' *'' Rampage: Total Destruction'' *'' Rampage World Tour'' *''
Resistance 2 ''Resistance 2'' is a 2008 science fiction Science fiction (sometimes shortened to Sci-Fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, ...
'' *'' Shadow Hearts: From the New World'' *'' Still Life'' *'' Still Life 2'' *'' Stranglehold'' *'' Stuntman: Ignition'' *'' Tekken'' *'' TimeSplitters 2'' *'' Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.'' *'' Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist'' *''
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4'' is a skateboarding video game and the fourth entry in the '' Tony Hawk's'' series. It was developed by Neversoft and published by Activision under the Activision O2 label in 2002 for the GameCube, PlayStation, X ...
'' *'' Wanted: Weapons of Fate'' *''
Watch Dogs ''Watch Dogs'' (stylized as ''WATCH_DOGS'') is an action-adventure video game franchise published by Ubisoft, and developed primarily by its Montreal and Toronto studios using the Disrupt game engine. The series' eponymous first title was rel ...
'' *'' We Are Chicago'' *'' Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus''


List of games which feature a fictional city closely based on Chicago

* In '' Batman: Arkham'', as a fictionalized Gotham City in which is almost identical to Chicago: for example some of the buildings like
Tribune Tower The Tribune Tower is a , 36-floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located at 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Built between 1923 and 1925, the international design competition for the tower became a historic event in 20th-ce ...
can be seen within the Arkham franchise. The city also serves as Gotham within the
Injustice Injustice is a quality relating to unfairness or undeserved outcomes. The term may be applied in reference to a particular event or situation, or to a larger status quo. In Western philosophy and jurisprudence, injustice is very commonly—but n ...
series as well. * In '' Mortal Kombat'', Chicago plays a dynamic level known as "street" in which the level appears most of the MK series. * In ''
Ratchet & Clank ''Ratchet & Clank'' is a series of action platformer and third-person shooter video games. The franchise was created and developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation consoles, such as PlayStation ...
'', in this fictional utopian city of Aleero City, some of the buildings have a huge representation of Chicago's magnificent skyscrapers bundled up together. * In ''
Halo Halo, halos or haloes usually refer to: * Halo (optical phenomenon) * Halo (religious iconography), a ring of light around the image of a head HALO, halo, halos or haloes may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Video games * ''Halo'' (franch ...
'', Chicago in
Halo 2 ''Halo 2'' is a 2004 first-person shooter game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox console. ''Halo 2'' is the second installment in the ''Halo'' franchise and the sequel to 2001's critically acclaimed '' ...
is the multiplayer map known as Foundation.


Comics, manga, and cartoons

*''
Biker Mice from Mars ''Biker Mice from Mars'' is an American science fiction action animated series created by Rick Ungar. The series premiered in syndication the week of September 19, 1993. It consists of three seasons of 65 episodes, with the final episode airin ...
'' *''
Blue Beetle Blue Beetle is the name of three fictional superheroes who appear in a number of American comic books published by a variety of companies since 1939. The most recent of the companies to own rights to Blue Beetle is DC Comics, which bought the ri ...
'' *'' Bojack Horseman'' Season 6 splits time, with much of the season taking place in Chicago *''Cage'', volume 1 (April 1992-November 1993) - ongoing series by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Co ...
featuring the superhero
Luke Cage Lucas "Luke" Cage, born Carl Lucas and also known as Power Man, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''Luke Cage, Hero for Hire'' #1 (June 1972) and was created by Archie Go ...
; 20 issues were published *''C.O.W.L.'' *'' Ghost'' *''
Gunsmith Cats is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kenichi Sonoda. It was published in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Afternoon'' from 1991 to 1997 and was followed between 2004 and 2008 by a sequel series ''Gunsmith C ...
'' *''Kremin'' 1-4 Grey Productions Inc 1991-1992 *'' Nightwing'' Vol 3., Issue #18-ongoing *''Plastic Man (DC)'' *''
Riding Bean is a 1989 anime original video animation following the exploits of courier-for-hire Bean Bandit and his partner, gunwoman Rally Vincent. A manga was also published in the Japanese magazine that was left unfinished (due to the closure of the ...
'' *''
Savage Dragon The Savage Dragon is a fictional superhero created by Erik Larsen, published by Image Comics and taking place in the Image Universe. The comic features the adventures of a superheroic police officer named the Dragon. The character first appeared ...
'' *''
Tintin in America ''Tintin in America'' (french: link=no, Tintin en Amérique) is the third volume of ''The Adventures of Tintin'', the comics series by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. Commissioned by the conservative Belgian newspaper for its children's supplement ...
''


Miniseries, specials or individual episodes

* ''
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ''Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' is an American television series created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen for ABC, based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, an ...
'' **"The End" * ''
Ben 10 ''Ben 10'' is an American media franchise created by Man of Action Studios, produced by Cartoon Network Studios and owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The series centers on a boy named Ben Tennyson who acquires the Omnitrix, an alien device resem ...
'' **"Monster Weather" * '' The Legend of Tarzan'' **"The Mysterious Visitor" * ''
Danger Rangers ''Danger Rangers'' is an American animated television series that aired on PBS Kids and Cookie Jar TV from September 5, 2005 to December 26, 2006. Plot The Danger Rangers are a team of anthropomorphic heroes who teach children about safety thr ...
'' **"Fires and Liars" * ''
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? ''Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?'' is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation and the thirteenth television series in the ''Scooby-Doo'' franchise. The series is produced by Chris Bailey. The show first premiered o ...
'' **"The Hot Dog Dog!"


References


External links


City of Chicago's Film Office
*Chicago Magazine'
Top 40 Chicago Novels
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